Local DFW News
On Sunday, August 27th, the stunning and talented CoCo Jones performed at Echo Lounge in Dallas. Jazzi Black of 97.9 The Beat, and five other lucky listeners got to meet the R&B superstar before her sold-out concert. Winners of the meet-and-greet got to hang out with the super-talented singer and actress, listen in on an […]
Follow The Beat On Twitter: Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Looks like City Girl Yung Miami has discovered that there are two types of Virgos. Press play to hear her frustration in her voice when it comes to “Black folk” messing up everything. No patience for party poopers is evident after listening to her energy. […]
Follow The Beat On Twitter: Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Leave it up to legendary icon Diddy to make another generous contribution to another Historic Black College. His grandmother left a strong impact on his life, were he hasn’t forgot where he came from. Press play to check out the energy and advice Diddy […]
Follow The Beat On Twitter: Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Leave it up to Akeelah and the bee , aka Keke Palmer to shake up our timeliness one weekend at a time. Press play for the updated status of her ex boyfriend Darius Jackson. Celebrating 30 years of life with her child’s father was definitely […]
Jazzi Black and LL COOL J chatted before the F.O.R.C.E Tour, a celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop. During their conversation, they discuss the anticipated show, how he came up with the concept of the tour, how he feels about the future of Hip Hop and tests LL COOL J knowledge of DFW. Watch […]
With the 100 degree weather and the weekly heat advisory in Texas, 97.9 The Beat took it to the streets once again to to give back. Atlantic Records, Burna Boy and Mr. Sugar Rush ice cream gave away FREE ice cream to the first 500 people at For Oak Cliff Community Center. See photos below! […]
The Barbz are ALL IN for playing as Nicki Minaj on Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II! According to GameSpot, “the Nicki Minaj Operator bundle is available from the Call of Duty Store for 2,400 Call of Duty Points, which is about $20.” Looks like the money will be worth it as the […]
Can you believe it’s been 26 years since Nickelodeon stars Kenan & Kel delivered the classic Good Burger movie? Well this year the comedian duo are reuniting for Good Burger 2 set to be released in November of this year on Paramount+! Check out the trailer below! The Kickback w/ Jazzi Black Weekdays 9A-3P […]
Celebrity couple Jhene Aiko and Big Sean are seeking an court-ordered protection from a fan that has repeatedly crossed personal boundaries by reportedly showing up to their concerts, events and home. As reported by TMZ, Jhene went to court Monday and filed for a temporary restraining order against a 29-year-old man named Ian Craig Lees, […]
Follow The Beat On Twitter: [twitter-follow screen_name=’979thebeat’] Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Kevin Hart has always been down for a challenge. Although not knowing one’s limit can be a bad thing. Press play and hear the breakdown of why Kevin Hart will be in wheelchair for the next 3 to 8 days. 44 years later Kevin has been […]
Sam Williams, a defensive end with the Dallas Cowboys, was reportedly taken into custody on possession of drugs and carrying a weapon without a permit, according to police as reported by WFAA. Jail records show that Williams was arrested and detained on Sunday in Collin County. According to authorities, he was accused of carrying a […]
Follow The Beat On Twitter: [twitter-follow screen_name=’979thebeat’] Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Imagine being home and your door bell rings while the maintenance insist he needs to get inside to check your air filter. But when you deny the entry he leaves but comes back with masked man , and a pistol wile kicking your door. If this […]
